Dutchess Community College

DCC Overview

Dutchess Community College (DCC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Poughkeepsie, NY. It is classified as medium Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The DCC's tuition & fees is $5,670 for New York residents and $10,670 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 30% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,745.

The school has a total enrollment of 6,606 and the students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%).

Dutchess Community College is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Dutchess Community College is $5,670 for in-state students and $10,670 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $6,014 for New York residents and $11,221 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$5,670	$10,670

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	$6,014	$11,221

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	30%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	61%(full-time), 39% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.00% (20 to 1)
Student Population »	6,606 (all undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,745

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Dutchess Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at DCC
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	Yes

Address	53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601-1595
Phone	845-431-8000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	2-4 year, public
Carnegie Category	Associate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Associate's degree

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Dutchess Community College

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